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exceptional

[ik-sep-shuh-nl] / ɪkˈsɛp ʃə nl /




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Excluding exceptional items, core earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization were $1.21 billion for the half, up 9% at constant currency.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

Rather than becoming an exceptional storyline, aging is an essential part of these characters’ lives.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

The Giant Tree Map also guided us toward exceptional concentrations of massive trees that we call 'temples of giants'.

From Science Daily Aug. 4, 2026

“Down a long gated driveway on a secluded and beautifully landscaped flag lot, this exceptional Bridgehampton South residence offers sophisticated luxury living in one of the Hamptons’ most coveted locations,” it states.

From MarketWatch Aug. 4, 2026

It was while puzzling over these matters that Hutton had a series of exceptional insights.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson




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